Investigating Performance of Plastic Hinge in Steel Frames by Knee Bracing

Abstract Constructing plastic hinges and the way of their distribution and failure mechanism can play an important role on seismic structures design. Mechanism type affect frame sensitivity toward secondary effects, total and local ductility, energy absorption and structure resistance before damage, general instability and destruction. Failure mechanism of moment frames under earthquake effect could be […]

Providing a Hybrid Model Based on Genetic Algorithm and Artificial Neural Network to Measure Credit Risk of Tejarat Bank’s Real Customers (Branches of Tehran Province)

Abstract It has been initially mentioned in this research that because of increasing diversity of credit institutions and increasing fields of activity and their relationship with people, these institutions require updated and useful methods to manage their credit risk in a scientific method. Research questions include how to measure credit risk of the customers and […]

The Effect of Exhaustive Exercise in the Morning and Evening on ECG Parameters in Male Athletes

Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of exhaustive exercise in the morning and evening on the electrical activity of the heart of middle-aged male athletes. This study was based on the quasi-experimental method.The study population included all male athletes in Shiraz.17 athletes were voluntarily selected as the sample size.In this […]

Solutions to Business Process Reengineering in Order to Improve Organizational Performance in Biotechnology Incubator

Abstract This study aims to provide a platform to improve organizational performance and develop an appropriate model for other similar and colleague organizations via evaluating and presenting solutions to business process reengineering in the biotechnology incubator. To do so, based on the conceptual model, the status of organizational performance in the bio incubator was evaluated […]

Comparison of Three Tree Leaves as Biomonitors of Heavy Metals Contamination in Dust, A Case Study of Isfahan

Abstract The major challenges facing atmospheric pollution assessment are the difficulties and the high costs associated with direct sampling. Instead of dust samples, tree leaves have been used as biomonitors to overcome these difficulties. In this study, leaves were collected from the three tree species of Platanus orientalis L, Ulmus boissieri, and Morus alba at […]

Investigating the Effect of Rebound Therapy Practical Program on the Explosive Power of Bottom Extremity in Hearing-Impaired Students

Abstract Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of rebound therapy practical program on explosive power of bottom extremity in hearing-impaired students. Methods: 32 hearing-impaired female students voluntarily participated in this study and they were randomly divided into two experimental and control groups. Explosive power of bottom extremityin pre-test and post-test […]

Investigate the Impact of Entrepreneurial Orientation and Entrepreneurial Management on the Organizational Performance of Insurance Companies

Abstract According to the position of innovation and entrepreneurship in the provided services by insurance companies, in this article, attempts have been made that the impact of entrepreneurship orientation and entrepreneurial management on the organizational performance of insurance companies is investigated. According to the mentioned subjects, the main question in this study can be stated […]

The Study of the Effect of Inability to Provide Services on Customers’ Switching Behavior in Insurance Industry (Case Study: Dana Insurance)

Abstract Today, gaining customer satisfaction regarding a product or service is one of the fundamental necessities of quality management systems and excellence models. It is because providing appropriate services and products which secures customer satisfaction with regards to the provided services and prevents customers’ switching behavior orientation. We should always pay attention that retaining the […]

Explaining the Mediating Role of Cultural, Entrepreneurship and Marketing Capabilities in the Effect of Strategic Orientations on Export Performance in Cellulose Industry in Iran

Abstract Today, experts as one of the most important ways of internationalization for businesses has found a special position in economy of every country and companies constantly are seeking to improve their export performance and the level of their export level. To this end, multiple factors can affect export performance improvement, among which we can […]